Starliner Capsule Launched Atop Atlas V Rocket
Boeing's Reusable Spacecraft Deployed
Mission Marks First Astronaut Launch for Starliner
Eastern time the engines of an Atlas V rocket ignited, lifting the Starliner spacecraft on an arcing path towards low-Earth orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone for Boeing and its Starliner program, which aims to establish a reusable spacecraft for transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS).
The Starliner spacecraft, designed to carry up to four astronauts, is a key component of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This program aims to develop and certify commercial spacecraft capable of taking astronauts to and from the ISS, reducing reliance on Russian spacecraft. Boeing's Starliner is competing against SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule for this role.
The launch campaign for Starliner began 45 days before liftoff, where United Launch Alliance began stacking an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Atlas V rocket, a powerful launch vehicle, provided the necessary thrust to lift the Starliner spacecraft into orbit.
This mission marks the first astronaut mission for the Starliner spacecraft. The crew consists of two NASA astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who will spend up to six months aboard the ISS conducting scientific research and maintenance tasks.
NASA provided live coverage of the launch and docking of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft with the ISS. This successful mission is a testament to Boeing's commitment to space exploration and its partnership with NASA.
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